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Friends of Hickory Public Library Book SaleStock up for fall and winter reading at the Friends of Hickory Public Library’s biggest and best book sale of the year. Thousands of books! Paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, non-fiction, children, history, biographies, travel, and more. Most books sell for $.50 to $2 October 3 | 1 - 6 pm October 4 & 5 |10 - 4 pm October 6 | 2 - 4:30 pm Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. Start streaming movies today with your public library card. Take advantage of the ad-free films and series that can be enjoyed on your TV, mobile phone, tablet and online.
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Author Jack L. Grossman Talk Tuesday | October 15 | 6:30 pm Jack Grossman will discuss the book, Child of the Forest (2018), which he co-authored with James Buchanan. Child of the Forest follows the true-life experiences of a 12 year old girl caught up in the Nazi invasion. Jack Grossman has received numerous Humanitarian Awards and is a Founding and Legacy Board Member of Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center in Statesville, NC. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Seed Saving and Plant Propagation Thursday | October 10 | 6 pm Learn the proper techniques for selecting and saving seeds. We will also discuss how to share your favorite plants with cuttings, layering, division, and more. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Classic Mystery Film SeriesTuesday | October 8 | 6:30 pmThe last classic murder mystery film series session will be on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. The session will be led by WHKY film critic Joe Barrett. For October the film is The Night of the Hunter (1955) and then Barrett will lead a discussion including behind the scenes production. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Moonshine in Western North Carolina Monday | October 7 | 7 pm Dr. Daniel Pierce, professor of history at University of North Carolina Asheville, will discuss the history of moonshine in Western NC and his new book “Tar Heel Lightnin’: How Secret Stills and Fast Cars Made North Carolina the Moonshine Capital of the World.” Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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The Tell-Tale Tale: Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Saturday | October 26 | 2:30 pm Bright Star Touring Theatre brings to life the eerie writings of the master of fright, Edgar Allan Poe. The likelihood of shivers is high as you enjoy the rich language and clever spookiness of “The Raven,” “The Bells,” “The Tell-Tale Heart”and more. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Cupcake Wars: Ghouls, Ghosts, & Goblins Tuesday | October 22 | 4 pm Grades 5-9—Celebrate Halloween by competing against one another in a cupcake battle to design the most creative, spooky cupcake creation. Supplies are limited, so call 828-345-6037 to register today! Ridgeview Branch Library
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Pumpkin Decorating Saturday | October 26 | 3 pm Bring your family and friends to the library to show off your pumpkin decorating skills. Compete in small teams and work together to paint, glue, glitter, and draw your way to the most original pumpkin. Supplies are limited, so be sure to call 828-345-6037 to register your team today! Ridgeview Branch Library
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The Sojourner Truth Book Club Monday | October 21 | 6:30 pm Visit the library to take part in a multicultural book discussion. This group is open to the public and new members are always welcome. The book selection for October will be There, There by Tommy Orange.
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Open Door Book Club Wednesday | October 23 3:30 pm The selection for October is The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
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Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 Third Street NE 828-304-0500
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Ridgeview Branch Library 706 1st Street SW 828-345-6037
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